2020 District Workshop
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There are currently 3 Alateen
meetings in Dutchess County. Teens are invited to bring a friend or friends to the meeting. Parents/Guardians do not attend these meetings, but are welcome to attend Al-Anon or open A.A. meetings. Meetings are supervised by two Al-Anon Members in Alateen Service (AMIAS), who are subject to training and background checks. No appointment is needed; there are no dues or fees. Pamphlets are free of charge. There is a nominal fee for hardcover books. Monday Night Alateen Round Robin Rhinebeck 7:30pm-8:30pm Rhinebeck Reformed Church, 6368 Mill St, Rhinebeck, NY 12572, USA Tuesday Night Millbrook Alateen 7:30pm-8:30pm St Joseph's Parochial School, 25 St Joseph Dr, Millbrook, NY 12545, USA Thursday Night Hopewell Alateen 8:00pm-9:00pm Hopewell Reformed Church, 143 Beekman Rd, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533, USA These groups need support to continue. For more info Call 845.432.4710 Your message will be returned as quickly as possible. |
How Will the Student Benefit from an Alateen Meeting in School?
The disease of alcoholism in a family member or friend affects children and teenagers in many different ways that impact on their behavior and ultimately, their school work. Frequently, students and educators do not realize that a relationship with an alcoholic could be a factor. Alateen members meet to discuss their common problems, share experience, and encourage one another. They help each other learn effective ways of dealing with their personal problems by using the principles of the Al-Anon/Alateen program. Alateen meetings in schools have been extremely successful in many areas of the U.S. and Canada. Some children and teens don’t have an opportunity to get to a meeting outside of the school environment because of age, time, place, and home-life situations. In addition, public or private transportation may not be available, particularly in rural areas. Is Alateen a Religious Program? Alateen is not a religious program. Religion, outside organizations, and counseling are not discussed in the meetings. There is recognition of a “Power greater than ourselves.” The Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of Alateen do contain the word “God” as a universal term for a Higher Power. Al-Anon/Alateen does not require that an opening or closing prayer be said. Further Information: Schools can use Alateen literature within other types of meetings. The meeting cannot be identified or registered as an Alateen meeting without an Al-Anon member as a Sponsor. Information about Al-Anon and Alateen can be presented to schools by means of: • Faculty workshops • School assemblies & health fairs Articles in school newspapers The Alateen Coordinator in your state or province can help you by providing local resource information. |